My short story "Cogs" has been published in this anthology, which centers on speculative fiction about "piston-driven fantasy and industrial sorcery." "Cogs" is about a heroine's attempt to reclaim her people's humanity in a world overrun by machines. Magic and Mechanica is available from the Ricasso Press Bookstore or on Amazon.com.

New in the Library:

The Message. Valinor has been left in darkness, and Finarfin is the new king of the Noldor. One night, he awakens with a strange vision: Someone has died in Middle-earth--but who?

New on the Heretic Loremaster:

Move over Fëanor . . . Some thoughts on Fëanor's jewelry choices and the larger lessons they suggest about how to read The Silmarillion.

I Need to Rant. On the notion that slash is a disgrace to Tolkien's world.

And my obsession du jour is Delicious: Check out what I'm reading and researching here.

What I'm Reading ...

Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Beyond These Borders

There is a whole world beyond the Midhavens, begging for exploration. Herein lies a list of places where I have hung my banner on occasion--even flown it proudly--else found friendly company willing to share a song and a cup of wine.

Silmarillion Writers' Guild. Dedicated to studying and writing about J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion, I founded the SWG as a place for discussion, fellowship, and the celebration of creativity.

Hundrede Artes. Here I document my progress as I attempt to create one hundred pieces of medieval-inspired artwork in seven years.

Welcome and well met, travelers, to The Midhavens. The Midhavens are a vast and diverse land and this site is but a small corner. Here, I will share my stories and other creative achievements. If you are new to the site, I offer the following realms for you to wander.

Library. I am first and foremost a writer, and herein lies the most extensive collection of my work available online. All of my Tolkien-inspired stories and essays are archived here, and, as my publishing rights allow, I will also share my original work.

The Heretic Loremaster. I am an avid student of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, known in some circles as a "heretic" for my penchant for non-traditional interpretations. On this blog, some like-minded friends and I will discuss and debate Tolkien's canon, the broader fantasy genre, and their relationship to the fan subculture that has grown up around them.